Essays about: "Vibro-tactile"

Found 3 essays containing the word Vibro-tactile.

  1. 1. Navigating through haptics and sound: Exploring non-visual navigation for urban cyclists to enhance the cycling experience

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Anette Isabella Giesa; [2019]
    Keywords : Interaction Design; non-visual interfaces; audio-tactile interaction; multi-sensory; bicycling experience; navigation system; embodied interfaces; urban mobility; cycling; vibro-tactile; open-ear headphones; wearables;

    Abstract : Bicyclist are increasingly shaping the picture of urban traffic. With regard to guided navigation through urban areas, navigation systems that are designed for this type of traffic participants do not offer a satisfying solution. Voice instructions are often perceived as annoying and far too detailed. READ MORE

  2. 2. Wearable Proprioception: Designing wearable technology for improving postural instability in Parkinson's Disease

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Dennis Overhage; [2015]
    Keywords : Assistive technology; Proprioception; Parkinson s Disease; Parkinsonism s; Postural instability; Wearables; Design for Well-being; Industrial Design; Interaction Design;

    Abstract : This report covers the design research process and results of the 9-week Thesis Project I.A hands-on, Research Through Design approach led the project through an iterative process with a focus on creating functional prototypes and validation with experts to answer the research question: How could proprioceptive wearable technology assist in improving the quality of life for patients of Parkinson’s Disease? Within this main question, focus points have been placed on designing for comfort (i. READ MORE

  3. 3. Design of a vibro-tactile warning system in an automobile application

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Karl Wennerholm; Peter Rosengren; [2008]
    Keywords : Warning systems; HMI; Tactile warnings; Vibro-tactile;

    Abstract : In-vehicle warning systems are today mainly using the visual and auditory channels for presentation. As cars get more and more sophisticated the demand on new ways of presenting information increases. This report investigates if the sense of touch, in form of a vibro-tactile seat is a prospective channel for warning information. READ MORE